Background Screening Services – Phoenix Personnel Department

The city of Phoenix Personnel Department is inviting qualified investigators to submit a written Request for Qualification (RFQ) response to conduct extensive background screening for all non-sworn city of Phoenix applicants (e.g. “new employees”) before final job offer; existing non-sworn city of Phoenix employees before promotion or transfer between departments within the organization; and, for any city of Phoenix employee upon request of the city.

The city of Phoenix has approximately 15,000 full- and part-time employees. It is estimated that approximately 4,000-6,000 background screenings could be processed on an annual basis. However, since this is an expansion of the city’s current background screening process, the actual number of background screenings could vary from the estimate provided above. Also, this number will vary from year to year due to vacant positions, employee turnover, budget restrictions/reductions, new positions, and other factors.

The scheduled due date for this bid is set for Monday, June 25, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. Phoenix time

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Investigation Support Services – Washington, DC

The Contractor shall have substantial knowledge and experience (a minimum of five years) in conducting investigations in support of a Federal Inspector General’s Office or an Office of Professional Responsibility. The contractor must have an extensive knowledge of the fact finding process, obtaining evidence sufficient to determine that an allegation is either substantiated or not substantiated and capable of preparation and presentation of a Report of Investigation. Interviews will be conducted by telephones or in person.
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“You’re served.”

Those are two words many people don’t want to hear, but they are the words from which Bob Joiner and Lee Owens make their livings.

As personal process servers, Joiner and Owens deliver important legal documents to people who are supposed to appear in court — people who sometimes don’t want these important legal documents.

A legal process server delivers legal documents such as writs, summons, subpoenas, complaints and other court documents to a defendant or an individual involved in a court case.

But the pair don’t just serve people to appear in court.

Eagle’s Nest Publications, LLC today announced that the book The More You Know - Getting the evidence and support you need to investigate a troubled relationship $14.95 is the #1 Best Seller according to Jimmie Mesis, Editor-in-Chief of PI Magazine, a nationally recognized source of goods and services for the private investigative world. The More You Know is the fastest selling “how-to” book for sleuths around the world. The More You Know was created for victims of infidelity but is finding a real niche with professional investigators.

According to Don C. Johnson, Editor, PI Magazine “There’s a reason why Bill Mitchell is called the “Dr. Phil of private detectives. Not only does he have a wealth of experience as an investigator in the private sector but he has a degree in psychology. It shows throughout his book, The More You Know.” Mr. Johnson reviewing this book for private investigators points out “This is a book you (private investigators) can hand out to the distraught wife who has come to your office as the victim of an adulterous affair. I wish I had Bill Mitchell’s book when I started my agency in 1990’s. “

Surveillance cameras have been used in several high-profile police cases in the mid-valley in the last two years.

In response to Sunday’s Democrat-Herald story about surveillance cameras, a reader posted a question on the D-H website: Why with all this “wonderful technology” are cameras not used more often to find car thieves, meth dealers or other criminals?

While certainly not every crime or suspect is captured on camera, investigators have used video surveillance to identify suspects, convict criminals and review police actions.

In the wake of the Virginia Tech massacre, lawmakers are again pushing states to provide more comprehensive mental-health records for use in background checks for gun purchases.

Congress is set to consider legislation that would provide $375 million to upgrade state computer systems and ensure faster delivery of mental-health data into the check system. States that fail to comply could lose funding for some law enforcement programs, though the bill does not impose any new restrictions on gun ownership.

In February, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) reintroduced the legislation, which she first proposed in 2002. It has been referred to the Judiciary Committee’s Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security subcommittee. A spokesman was optimistic that the bill would have support this session.

Background Screening Services – Fort Collins, Colorado

The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide Background Screening Services for prospective employees, contractors, or volunteers; and Utilities customers.

Written proposals, five (5) copies, will be received at the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521. Proposals will be received before 3:00 p.m., on June 15, 2007. Reference P1064. If delivered, they are to be sent to 215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521. If mailed, the address is P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580.

The Scheduled due date for this bid is June 15, 2007 by 3:00 PM Mountain Time

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Investigation Services for the Los Angeles, California Fire Department

The Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County is seeking bids from qualified vendors interested in contracting with the Fire Department to provide investigation services for the Districts Employee Relations Division on an as-needed basis.

The scheduled due date for this bid is June 12, 2007 by 2:00 PM

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Service of Process - City of Scottsdale, Arizona

The City of Scottsdale is soliciting proposals for Process Services in support of its Photo Enforcement Program. Process Service is required for those individuals who have not responded to mailed citations for speeding, red light running, and other violations of ARS Title 28. Effective process service is a critical aspect of the goal of the Scottsdale Police Department to reduce the number of collisions and related injuries within the City of Scottsdale.

The scheduled due date for this bid is June 14, 2007 by 4:00 PM local time

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Bail News Roundup - May 25, 2007

With the passing of another spring week, the AboutBail.com staff saw more news stories about possible changes to the bail profession. In Connecticut, in particular, changes to the profession seem imminent, judging by the continued stories about the problems with the business. Stories about illegal immigrants and bail, and more stories about heroic bond professionals who put felons behind bars dominated the headlines in the past week. Our picks for the top industry stories:

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• Group for Private Investigators
• Group for Process Servers